Air India Flight Aborts Landing, Lands Safe on 2nd Try
An Air India flight faced a tense moment in Delhi when the pilot aborted landing due to an unstabilised approach. The aircraft circled back and landed safely on its second attempt, with all passengers and crew unharmed, according to the airline.
What happened during the flight
Flight AI 2910, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was preparing to land on Monday evening when the pilot decided conditions were not right. Passengers reported that the aircraft touched the runway briefly before lifting off again. The captain quickly reassured everyone, explaining that certain landing parameters had not been met and that a routine go-around was required.
Within minutes, the A320-neo completed the maneuver and returned for a safe touchdown. Air India later confirmed the go-around followed standard aviation protocols.
Safety protocols in action
A spokesperson emphasized that the decision to abort and retry landing is a common safety measure used worldwide. “The aircraft landed safely on its second attempt, and all passengers disembarked without issue,” the airline said.
Flight tracking service Flightradar24 also confirmed the aircraft’s path, showing the loop over Delhi airspace before the successful landing.
A similar incident last week
This event came just days after another Air India aircraft, flight 1028 from Delhi to Indore, performed a priority landing in Indore due to a technical snag. That flight also concluded without injuries, underscoring the importance of precautionary actions in aviation.
Air India’s broader picture
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson recently addressed employees in a letter, noting that while such events naturally attract attention, transparency is key. He highlighted improvements in performance, customer experience, and network growth, while stressing the airline’s focus on cultural transformation.
Wilson acknowledged that openly reporting even small incidents had temporarily increased news coverage. Yet he stressed that with over 1,200 departures daily, the overall incident rate remains “entirely normal” for the airline’s scale.
“This transparency will, over time, help build trust,” he wrote, pointing out that consistent communication during challenges is vital for credibility.
The takeaway
Though unsettling for passengers, Monday’s aborted landing demonstrates the safety-first approach that guides aviation decisions. For Air India, it’s another example of balancing operational challenges with transparency and trust.
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